The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 3
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- Pages.158-164
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- 2005
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- 1738-6640(pISSN)
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- 2234-4020(eISSN)
Two cases of Meniere's disease
메니에르 환자 치험 2례
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Lee, Kyu-Jin
(Dept. of Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
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Kim, Yoon-Bum
(Dept. of Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
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Nam, Hae-Jeong
(Dept. of Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
- Published : 2005.12.25
Abstract
Meniere's disease is not a life-threatening but lift-altering inner ear disease characterized by episodic vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus and ear fullness. The etiology and pathophysiology symptoms is still disputed. Thereby the treatment of Meniere's disease is empirical. As yet no treatment has prospectively modified the clinical course of condition and thereby prevented the progressive hearing loss. We experienced two cases of Meniere's disease treated with oriental medical treatment, acupuncture and herbal medication. 15 year-old and 23 year old male patients had diagnosed Meniere's disease by western medical doctor. After treatment their vertigo is decreased and the level of hearing loss was rise up. Therefore, oriental medical treatments could be safe and effective methods.